The Patriots only had the ball for 16:14 last night and they still almost beat the Rams.  Tom Brady was outstanding as usual completing 18 of 22 passes for 273 yards with 3 TD passes and 0 INTs.  Brian Hoyer finished up the game by completing 1 of 3 passes for 5 yards with 1 TD pass.  Benjarvus Green-Ellis led the Patriots in rushing last night with 13 yards on 5 carries (2.6 ypc).  Kevin Faulk only had 1 carry for 3 yards last night but he also caught 4 passes for 34 yards (8.5 avg).  Randy Moss (3 rec, 74 yards, TD) and rookie TE Rob Gronkowski (3 rec, 66 yards, 2 TDs)  led the way in the passing game for the Patriots last night.  WRs Sam Aiken (4 rec, 22 yards) and Wes Welker (2 rec, 41 yards) also pitched in last night for the Patriots.  The Patriots finished up with 28 yards (2.5 ypc) and 260 yards passing last night. 

LB Jared Mayo (10 tackles) and safety Patrick Chung (10 tackles) led the way for the Patriots’ D last night.  The Rams finished up with 136 yards rushing (3.3 ypc) and 326 yards passing in this game.

The game did start off with a bang for the Patriots due to WR/KR Brandon Tate who returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a TD.  He caught 2 passes for 17 yards last night in addition to returning 3 kickoffs for 164 yards (54.7 avg) and 1 punt return for 0 yards.  If Tate can stay healthy for the Patriots this year look out!